Norma Estella Richardson, age 78 of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her home with her family. Born January 1, 1947 in Blacksburg, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Willie Sheppard & Dolly F. Sheppard. She was also preceded in death by her sisters Etta Akers, […]
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Two new members have been elected to the Appalachian League Hall of Fame. The 2025 HOF class includes two-time World Series Champion Yadier Molina and 2011 Appy League Manager of the Year Dennis Holmberg. “It is a privilege to announce the 2025 Appalachian League Hall of […]
Thursday night’s Appalachian League game at Kingsport between the Axmen and the Pulaski River Turtles was suspended in the top of the third inning with Pulaski leading, 2-0. The two teams will face off again Friday night at 7 p.m. – weather permitting. The River Turtles return home Saturday and […]
Our family mourns the passing of a remarkable man—Coach Norman Grayden Lineburg—who gave his life to coaching and loving others. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather; a decorated coach, and an ambassador of kindness. His life was defined by the shaping of young lives, […]
By WILLIAM PAINE Patriot Publishing At Tuesday’s meeting, the Pulaski Town Council heard detailed presentations about a FEMA flood zone buyback program and a caboose color consideration conversation initiated by April Danner of the Raymond Ratcliff Museum. Town Council also voted to appropriate grants funds that were awarded in the […]
By DAVID QUESENBERRY Patriot Publishing At its meeting Monday (July 14), Radford City Council considered a resolution approving procedures for the City to “write off” about $952,000 in uncollectable accounts. During discussion, Mayor David Horton said the resolution authorized the City’s Treasurer to write-off utility and general billing accounts that […]
The Pulaski County Public Schools Education Foundation (PCPSEF) is extremely honored and grateful to announce the creation of the Sgt. Perry Hodge Memorial Scholarship, generously established by Pulaski County Hearts Behind the Badge. This fully endowed scholarship fund is the result of the tireless efforts of this group and the […]
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended a White House bill signing ceremony for S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to Rep. Griffith’s and Rep. Latta’s HALT Fentanyl bill, H.R. 27, which passed the […]
Pulaski defeated Johnson City 3-1 Wednesday night in historic Calfee Park. The win gives Pulaski a 19-14 record – one game behind Bluefield and Burlington who are tied atop the Eastern Division of the Appalachian League. The River Turtles hit the road Thursday and Friday for a quick trip to […]
Yard Sale: Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19. Bluegrass Apartments, 230 N. Washington Avenue, Pulaski. 8 a.m. to ??? Multi-family yard sale Friday and Saturday July 18-19 at 6046 Patrick Ave, Dublin. 7:30 am to 2 pm each day. A lot of variety. Come see us! Yard […]
Jerry W. Crowder, 66, of Pulaski, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1959, to the late Garnett F. Crowder Sr. and Virginia N. Crowder. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Garnett Crowder Jr, Glenn Crowder, Vicki […]
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, held a legislative hearing entitled “Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines.” Some of the proposals considered during the hearing […]